2020—2021学年度第一学期期中考试
高三英语试题（B）
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
注意事项：
1.本试卷由四个部分组成。其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。第三部分 的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。
2.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑； 回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
4.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳 选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅 读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Whose camera is it?
A. David's. B. Alice's. C. Jane's.
2. How will the speakers pay for the coffee probably?
A. In coins, B. In notes. C. By credit card.
3. Where is the main office?
A. In Switzerland. B. In Sweden. C. In America.
4. What is the woman going to try?
A. Sailing a boat. B. Skiing. C. Riding a bike.
5.Where are the speakers probably?
A. At a countryside hotel. B. At a wine factory, C. On a farm.
第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
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听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选 项中选岀最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题， 每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. Where is the man going?
A. To Salt Lake City. B. To New York. C. To Helsinki.
7. How many hours will it take the man to reach his destination?
A. 18 hours. B. 22 hours. C. 23 hours.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What was the man doing during the earthquake?
A. Shouting. B. Running。 C. Sleeping.
9 How was the man when the earthquake took place?
A. He was ill. B. He was helpless. C. He was frightened.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What docs the woman ask the man to do at first?
A. Show his membership card.
B. Apply for membership.
C. Choose the movies he likes.
11. How many movies does the man rent?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Five.
12. How much should the man pay if the movies are overdue?
A. $3.50. B. $7.50. C. $ 10.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Daughter and father.
14. Why does the woman say “I wasn't born yesterday"？
A. She is uninterested in rule number 3.
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B. She has already known rule number 2.
C. She disagrees with the man about rule number 1.
15. What can we infer from the conversation?
A. The car is in bad condition now.
B. The woman has already got the driver's license.
C. The woman's house is far from the movie theater.
16. When does the conversation take place?
A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the afternoon.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How many cars can the hotel hold?
A. 220. B. 235. C. 244.
18. What do we know about the rooms?
A. All rooms have alarm clocks.
B. Snooker rooms need extra fees.
C. Single rooms don't have mini-bars.
19. What is free of charge?
A. Wake-up calls. B. Lock-up garages. C. Playing table tennis.
20. What is forbidden?
A. Swimming in the pool.
B. Taking dogs into the hotel.
C. Having breakfast in the loom.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）. 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
If you've ever dreamed of building a rocket and sending it skyward, dream no more! Maybe just dream a little smaller. Scientific American Custom Media and our partners at Bayer are hosting the BUILD — YOUR — OWN ALKA ROCKET COMPETITION for backyard craft powered by water and effervescent
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tablets （泡腾片），The winner will become famous overnight and walk away with a $ 1,000 prize. So pick up some effervescent tablets and get busy building. History awaits you.
Entry: Going for the prize is easy. Build an Alka Rocket. Send it skyward with fuel made only of effervescent tablets and water. And record it all in a video, which you share over social media with the Alka Rocket Challenge. So we can keep track. Please also email the links to your social media posts to alkarocket@sciam. com.
Entry Period: From November 1st, 2020 until December 31st, 2020.
Rocket Requirements: Rockets must be less than one foot in height and six inches in width. They must use only effervescent tablets and water as fuel. For more on how to build a basic Alka Rocket, you can watch the handy video.
Judging Criteria; The judges will award the winner and two runners-up on the basis of creativity of rocket design, the launch and video submission.
Safety （super important!!!）: Rockets can be dangerous—even ones powered by effervescent tablets. Any project considered remotely dangerous to humans or the environment will be immediately disqualified.
Notes: Competitors must be American citizens and aged 13 or older. And any competitor under the age of 18 needs to email us a signed parental permission form when he or his team sends us the links to social posts.
If you have questions, submit them to alkarocket@sciarn.com and we'll do our best to get back to you. Enter and reach for the stars!
21. What is required for the competition?
A. Sharing the rocket launch video over social media.
B. Building Alka Rockets less than one meter high.
C. Launching Alka Rockets in front of the judges.
D. Emailing signed parental permission
22. What is the advantage of Alka Rockets over other rockets?
A. They are heavier. B. They are riskier.
C. They are faster. D. They are safer.
23. Who can enter the competition?
A. A 12-year-old American. B. An American teenager.
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C. An English engineer. D. An English parent.
B
A newly married woman called Grace lost her wallet at Gilleece's bar with her wedding ring inside. Gilleece looked through the camera videos, watching the woman's every step in the bar until she went outside to sit on a bench and left when her ride arrived. Then a young man approached the bench and put something in his pocket. Gilleece posted several pictures on the bar's Facebook page, asking if anybody knew the guy.
Within hours, Gilleece got a text from 17-year-old Prather. Prather admitted having taken the wallet because he hadn't eaten in two days. He said he saw the ring but just took the money and threw the wallet off the public docks into the ocean.
Gilleece, unsure whether he believed Prather, told the teen to meet him at the bar. There, Prather said that, not getting along with his family, he had been living in the woods for a week. Gilleece saw him as a kid rather than a criminal. But the police were already on the case, and because of the missing ring, Prather could face prison. Gilleece planned to employ two divers to search for it. Meanwhile, the police wanted Gilleece to bring the teen to the station. He called them and said, "He's going to be at the docks with me tomorrow.,"
The next day a crowd gathered to watch the two divers search in the waters Prather mentioned. Finally a diver appeared with the wallet, and inside was the ring. Cheers burst from the crowd. The wallet's owner immediately dropped the charges against Prather But troubled by Prather sleeping*in the cold woods, Gilleece told the teen he could stay with him and his family until he stood on his own feet. He also gave the kid a job at his bar.
"Most people would have given the videos to the police, but he chose to help Prather told CBS News.
24. What happened to the newly married woman?
A. She lost the wallet at the bar, B. She left her wallet on a bench.
C. She regretted charging Prather. D. Her wallet was stolen by Prather.
25. Why did Gilleece take Prather to the docks?
A. To let him apologize to the woman, B. To help pay for the woman's loss.
C. To help the police to catch him. D. To find the ring he had thrown.
26. What did Gilleece do after the case was over?
A. Rid Prather of the charge. B. Talk with Prather's family.
C. Get Prather to work in his bar. D. Help free Prather from prison.
27. What does the text mainly talk about?
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A. A wedding ring was recovered. B. Anyone can make a difference.
C. A wallet changed a teen's life. D. A kind woman saved a teen.
C
One of the easiest ways to stop the spread of disease is to simply wash your hands. Twenty seconds of handwashing with soap and water can reduce illnesses and save lives. But, many people, especially children, do not have good handwashing habits. One problem is that children do not wash their hands often enough or long enough. Children may think that it is a tiresome thing to do.
To help handle this problem, two businesswomen from India created a product to turn handwashing into a fun activity. Amanat Anand and Shubham Issar created a tool called SoaPen, aimed at teaching kids good handwashing habits and encouraging kids to wash their hands with soap appropriately and regularly.
“It’s such a simple habit to do, but the fact is that people aren't doing it, and it's resulting in actual deaths---which is shocking・ So, we decided to come up with a fun method, said Issar.
As the name suggests, SoaPen is a pen made out of soap. The children draw on their hands with the soap pen and then wash the drawing off. If they don't spend enough time washing it off, the colors remain on the children's hands. Issar said it makes sure that children take enough time to wash their hands. This may be especially helpful in a classroom. Often a teacher does not have the time to make each child wash his hands properly.
Kids actually wash their hands for the proper amount of time because they're drawing on their hands. To obliterate the drawing, they actually wash their hands instead of just going under water and, you know, a one-second wash and off.
Good news is that the school children in Mumbai, India, will soon most likely wash their hands after handling a pet. Issar and Anand stated that SoaPen to be created everywhere will help promote good habits through handwashing in the city across the globe.
28. Why is SoaPen invented?
A. To teach kids the importance of handwashing.
B. To make money from children consumers.
C. To help kids wash their hands correctly.
D. To rid kids of some kinds of diseases.
29. Which statement will Issar probably agree with?
A. SoaPen is designed for classrooms.
B. Handwashing is anything but little.
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C. Some teachers ignore kids' health in school.
D. Kids don't know the right way of handwashing.
30. What does "obliterate" underlined in paragraph 5 mean?
A. Remove. B. Reserve. C. Learn. D. Show.
31. What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. SoaPen has become popular worldwide.
B. Kids' health should be paid more attention to.
C. SoaPen has been applied in Mumbai schools.
D. The inventors think SoaPen has a bright future.
D
One of the most recognizable symbols of Scotland is the kilt（百褶裙）.Resembling knee-length skirts, kilts originated in the 16th century as a common form of clothing for men and boys living in an area of northern Scotland known as the Scottish Highlands. A special feature of kilts, even to this day, is the plaid（格子呢）patterns. These patterns were historically related to specific clans, which are family groups that share a relationship through ancestry or some other connections. Known as tai伽s（方格花纹）,the plaid patterns are of various colors. Because of their popularity in the Scottish Highlands, the wearing of kilts and any tartan pattern in general was banned from 1746 to 1782 to try to control clans from that region that were opposed to the king at the time. After clans were no longer considered a threat to the king, the clothing ban was removed.
Although the removal of the ban meant people could once again wear kilts with their clan's tartan, they did not become the regular dress of males there. Instead, they came to represent a traditional form of clothing, and be symbolic of national pride. Tartans of all types can be seen on show all over the world on April 6, Tartan Day, when people of Scottish ancestry celebrate their cultural treasure. Tartan Day originated in Canada in the mid-1980s. It spread to other communities of the Scottish diaspora in the 1990s.
Nowadays, tartans have been specifically created for individuals, families, institutions, and companies. Perhaps the best-known example of a tartan used by a company is that of the British company Burberry. Burberry has used tartans on a variety of products, including scarves, handbags, clothing, and other accessories. Although in 2019, Burberry announced it would reduce the number of products it produced to focus more on handbags as a way to increase profits, their iconic tartan continues to be a symbol of high fashion.
32. In which aspect are kilts special?
A. People show respect for the king by wearing them.
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B. They are of the same color in Scotland.
C. Plaid patterns are used in the kilts.
D. They are designed for adult men.
33. Why do Scottish people exhibit different tartans in April?
A. To celebrate a tradition.
B. To spread this culture to the world.
C. To honor the end of the ban on tartans.
D. To express tartans shouldn't be ignored.
34. Why does the author mention the company Burberry?
A. To prove the popularity of tartans.
B. To stress tartans' wide range of daily uses.
C. To show the reduced number of tartan products.
D. To explain reasons for Burberry's favoring tartans.
35. What is the best title for this passage?
A. Popularity of Scottish Kilts B. Special Scottish Clothing
C. History of Scottish Kilts D. The Kilt and the Tartan
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选山可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余 选项。
Do you like to study literature ? 36 You might be required to take an English class in
high school or maybe you're taking an English literature class in college. English classes can be challenging in some way. If you put in thoughtful work both in and out of the classroom, however, you might really enjoy these classes.
Take detailed notes. During class, write down the most important points stressed by your teacher or professor. 37 Keep all of your notes for your literature class together in one notebook so that you can stay organized.
38 Look at the student who is speaking and practice active listening skills, including nodding at the person, absorbing what the person is saying. Ask questions to make sure you understand what the person means. Everyone will enjoy the class more if students are respectful and interested.
Also, you should engage with your teacher or professor express your thoughts and opinions in class, and
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ask questions. Come to class prepared to discuss the reading and to listen to the thoughts of your teacher or professor. 39 I le or she will be happy to help you make out complicated material.
When asking a question in front of the class, ifs necessary to speak clearly and loudly. Look the person you’re talking to in the eye. Don't interrupt the answer to your question. Use open-ended questions, rather than questions with a “yes" or “no'" answer. 40
A. It is rewarding but challenging.
B. Write down the big, main points.
C. Choose a notebook that is just right for you.
D. It's important to have a frequent talk with your teacher or professor.
E. Ask shorter, more specific questions, rather than long, general questions.
F. If your class is discussion-based, pay attention when other students are speaking.
G. If you are having trouble understanding the material, ask your teacher or professor for help.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、 D四个选项中选出可以填入空內处的最佳选项。
In Germany, it's not a necessity to wear your own clothes at school. But why did a few schoolmates and I spend two days 41 around the school in uniform? In fact, a rather special event took place then: our MUN （Model United Nations） Conference.
It is a conference 42 for students from all German schools who want to see how the United Nations really works. They get an opportunity to 43 a country and debate with other students from different 44 on real problems the world is facing now. The aim is to write a 45 at the end, which will help deal with them.
The 46 of our conference was “”Cross Borders: Discover Peace”, which 47 that the students would 48 breaking down not only physical national boundaries, but also those 49 different nationalities. Of course, this included how to help others who are forced to flee their homeland, for the people 50 all students.
Not only was the conference a 51 of thinking about difficult global problems, but also everyone had to speak in English while using correct debating language too. 52 job! But of course this was a brilliant 53 for everyone there.
I'd really 54 joining in a conference if you get the chance, and sharing your 55. It's the best way to meet new people and to think about how to make the world a better
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place.
41. A. talking
B. thinking
C. wandering
D. debating
42. A. intended
B. provided
C. celebrated
D. known
43. A. visit
B. manage
C. defend
D. represent
44.A. ages
B. schools
C. classes
D. countries
45. A. summary
B. report
C. passage
D. settlement
46. A. theme
B. purpose
C. plan
D. course
47. A. informs
B. responds
C. guarantees
D. means
48. A. gave up
B. focused on
C. brought up
D. broke into
49. A. beside
B, beyond
C. between
D. behind
50. A. changed
B. attracted
C. concerned
D. bothered
51. A. possibility
B. challenge
C. conversation
D. chance
52. A. Tricky
B. Discouraging
C. Interesting
D. Useful
53. A. show
B. result
C. practice
D. example
54. A. avoid
B. consider
C. imagine
D. recommend
55. A. ideas
B. troubles
C. sufferings
D. feelings
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入一个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Internet is popular with everybody. It's 56 amazing information resource. Students, teachers, and researchers use it 57 an investigative tool. Journalists use it to find information for stories. Doctors use it to learn 58 (much) about unfamiliar diseases and the latest 59 (medicine)development. Ordinary people use it for shopping, banking, bill-paying, and 60(communicate) with family and friends. People all over the world use it to connect with individuals from other countries and cultures. However, while there are many positive developments 6] (associate) with the Internet, there are also certain fears and concerns. One concern 62 (relate) to a lack of control over what appears on the Internet. With television and radio there are editors to check the 63 (accurate) of the content of programs, and with television there are restrictions on 64 kinds of programs can be broadcasted and at what times of the day. With the Internet, parents cannot check a published guide 65 (determine) what is suitable for their children to see.
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假如你是学生会主席李华，你校英文报需招聘一位英文编辑，请你用英文写一则招聘启事， 要点如下：
职责
挑选英语文章；编辑修改来搞等。
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要求
有奉献和服务精神；英语水平高；熟练使用电脑。
联系方式
Email： Englishpaper@ 163.com
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Bobby was getting cold sitting out in his backyard in the snow. Bobby didn't wear boots; or rather, he didn't own any. The thin sneakers he wore had a few holes in them and they did a poor job of keeping out the cold.
Bobby had been in his backyard for about an hour already. Try as he might, he could not come up with an idea for his mother's Christmas gift. He shook his head as he thought, “This is useless. Even if I do come up with an idea, I don't have any money for a gift；
Wiping tears from his eyes, Bobby started walking down to the street where the shops were. It wasn't easy being six without a father, especially when he needed a man to talk to.
Bobby walked from shop to shop, looking into each decorated window. Everything seemed so beautiful but so out of reach. It was starting to get dark and Bobby reluctantly turned to walk home when suddenly his eyes caught the glimmer（微光）of the setting surfs rays reflecting on something on the roadside. He reached down and discovered a shiny dime（(） （一角硬币）.
Never before has anyone felt as wealthy as Bobby did at that moment. As he held his newly- found treasure, warmth spread throughout his entire body and he walked into the first store. His excitement quickly turned cold when salesperson after salesperson told him that he could not buy anything with only a dime.
He saw a flower shop and went inside to wait in line. When the shop owner asked if he could help him, Bobby presented the dime and asked if he could buy one flower for his mother's Christmas gift. The shop owner looked at Bobby and his ten — cent offering. Then he put his hand on Bobby's shoulder, saying, "You just wait here and I'll see what I can do for you."
The sound of the door closing as the last customer left pulled Bobby back to reality. All alone in the shop, Bobby began to feel alone and afraid.
注意：
1.续写的词数应为150左右；
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2.请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Finally the shop owner appeared and asked Bobby to come to the counter .
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With the bunch of beautiful roses in his hands, Bobby became so grateful and excited. .
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